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Moffat did not reply, si for breath, the roo around before hi eyes His very helplessness to

respond she naturally interpreted as acquiescence

"It is so good of you, Mr Moffat, for I realize how you were counting

upon this first dance, were n't you? But Mr McNeil being here as the

guest of your club, I think it is perfectly beautiful of you to waive

your own rights as president, so as to acknowledge his unexpected

contribution to the joy of our evening" She touched hihtly upon McNeil's sleeve, her

innocent, happy face upturned to his dazed eyes "But reet this act of

chivalry"

It is doubtful if he saw her depart, for the entire roory even to swear In this

e unpleasant had